Tay To Z: A Taylor Swift Podcast

In this episode we chat about "Starlight" from "RED (Taylor's Version)." We talk about how much we enjoy this song and the sense of wonder it evokes. Gossip Gab goes into who this song is about, and the mythology behind it! Hosts: Devin and Gab Sound Design: Devin Johnson-Nieporent and Peter Leigh-Nilsen Theme Song: Devin Johnson-Nieporent, Peter Leigh-Nilsen, and Eric Joh...

In this episode we chat about "Castles Crumbling ft. Hayley Williams" from "Speak Now (Taylor's Version) (From The Vault.)" We talk about the incredible lyrics and production of this song. Gossip Gab delves deep into why Taylor would write this and how it seems a bit ahead of its time. Hosts: Devin and Gab Sound Design: Devin Johnson-Nieporent and Peter Leigh-Nilsen Theme...

In this episode we chat about "Speak Now" from "Speak Now (Taylor's Version)." We talk about how much we love the feel of this song and how incredible the lyrics are. Gossip Gab goes into why Taylor wanted to write this song and who it might be about. We welcome Kailey Kolb to this week's "Swiftie Spotlight" segment! It was so fun to get to chat with her abo...

In this episode we chat about "Sparks Fly" from "Speak Now (Taylor's Version)." We are so excited that Taylor's Version is here! We talk about how iconic this song is and amazing the re-record is. Gossip Gab goes into why Taylor wrote the song and who it might be about! Hosts: Devin and Gab Sound Design: Devin Johnson-Nieporent and Peter Leigh-Nilsen Theme Song: Devin...

In this episode we chat about "Soon You'll Get Better" ft. The Chicks from "Lover." We talk about how heartbreakingly beautiful this song is and how we both relate to it. Gossip Gab goes in depth on why Taylor decided to write this song. In this week's "Swiftie Spotlight" we welcome Brooke Redmond to the podcast to chat about this song, what it means to her,...

In this episode we chat about "So It Goes..." from Taylor's album "reputation." We go into what we like and don't like about the song. Gossip Gab presents some allusions to other songs about Joe. Hosts: Devin and Gab Sound Design: Devin Johnson-Nieporent and Peter Leigh-Nilsen Theme Song: Devin Johnson-Nieporent, Peter Leigh-Nilsen, and Eric Johnson Thank you to our P...

In this episode we chat about our experience at the Eras Tour at Metlife Stadium. We go into all of the things we loved, the highs and emotions we felt, and the absolute joy when we got "Holy Ground" as a surprise song. What an absolutely incredible show. We are so so so lucky! Hosts: Devin and Gab Sound Design: Devin Johnson-Nieporent and Peter Leigh-Nilsen Theme Song: Devin Johnson-Nie...

In this episode we chat about "Snow On the Beach ft. Lana Del Rey" from Taylor's album "Midnights." We also talk about the differences with the "More Lana Del Rey" version from the "Til' Dawn" version of "Midnights." We talk about how much we like this song and the amazing production. Gossip Gab goes into how Taylor came about writing thi...

In this episode we chat about "Should've Said No" from Taylor's first album "Taylor Swift." We talk about how much we like this song and the great production of it. Gossip Gab goes into who this song is about, and we try to think of things we should have said no to! Hosts: Devin and Gab Sound Design: Devin Johnson-Nieporent and Peter Leigh Nilsen Theme Song: Devin Joh...

In this episode we chat about "Hits Different" from "Midnights (Till Dawn Edition)." We talk about how much we love this certified bop. We gush over the lyrics, and Gossip Gab goes into who this song might be about. *This episode was recorded before she played “Hits Different” live in Chicago. It was SOOOOOO GOOD! Hosts: Devin and Gab Sound Design: Devin Johnson-Nieporent and P...

In this episode we chat about "Shake It Off" from Taylor's album "1989." We talk about how incredibly catchy and fun this song is, and how INCREDIBLE it is to dance to. We talk about the awesome music video, and Gossip Gab talks about why Taylor wanted to write and release this song, Hosts: Devin and Gab Sound Design: Devin Johnson-Nieporent and Peter Leigh-Nilsen Theme So...

In this episode we chat about "seven" from Taylor's album "folklore." We talk about how nostalgic it makes us feel and we recount stories from our childhood. "Gossip Gab" goes into why Taylor wrote this song, and some potential literary influences! Hosts: Devin and Gab Sound Design: Devin Johnson-Nieporent and Peter Leigh-Nilsen Theme Song: Devin Johnson-Nieporen...

In this episode we chat about "Safe & Sound," a single from the RED era. We chat about how much we enjoy this song and its ambience. We discuss the super grey music video, and Gossip Gab goes into how this song came to be! Hosts: Devin and Gab Sound Design: Devin Johnson-Nieporent and Peter Leigh-Nilsen Theme Song: Devin Johnson-Nieporent, Peter Leigh-Nilsen, and Eric Johnson Thank y...

In this episode we chat about "Sad, Beautiful, Tragic" from Taylor's album "Red (Taylor's Version)." We discuss the sadness in this song and how amazing some of the lyrics are. We also agree that this bridge is fantastic. Gossip Gab goes into how Taylor wrote it, and takes a wild guess at who it may be about. Hosts: Devin and Gab Sound Design: Devin Johnson-Nieporent...

In this episode we chat about "All Of The Girls You Loved Before," a single from Taylor's "Lover" Era. We talk about how much we LOVE this song, but that it is also a little bittersweet to listen to. We connect to it quite a bit, and Gossip Gab goes into who this is about and other songs that could have impacted this one. Hosts: Devin and Gab Sound Design: Devin Johnson-Ni...

In this episode we chat about "Run ft. Ed Sheeran" from Taylor's album "Red (Taylor's Version). We talk about how much we love a good collab between these two. We relate to two very different parts of the song, and Gossip Gab tells us how this song came to be!  Hosts: Devin and Gab Sound Design: Devin Johnson-Nieporent and Peter Leigh-Nilsen Theme Song: Devin Johnson-Niepo...

In this episode we chat about the song "Ronan" from Taylor's album "RED: Taylor's Version." We talk about the beautiful tribute that this song is and the sadness of losing someone you love. *Disclaimer: In this episode we talk about cancer, childhood cancer and untimely loss. We understand if this episode isn't for you right now.* Hosts: Devin and Gab Sound Desig...

In this episode we chat about "right where you left me" from Taylor's album "evermore." We talk about how much we love this song and the incredible visual story-telling that Taylor does here. Gossip Gab goes into some theories about the song, and we find that Gab definitely needs to read "Great Expectations." Patron Kaitlyn Carlton joins us for this week's &...

In this episode we chat about the song "Renegade" from Big Red Machine's album "How Long Do You Think It's Gonna Last?" We talk about how much we love this sad bop, and how we can SERIOUSLY relate. Gossip Gab goes into how this song came to be and talks about the collaboration between Taylor and Aaron Dessner.  Hosts: Devin and Gab Sound Design: Devin Johnson-Nieporen...

In this episode we chat about "Red" from "Red (Taylor's Version)." We chat about how great this song is and all of the uses of color. We both talk about how we relate to "Red" and this song particularly, and Gossip Gab gives us a little science lesson! Hosts: Devin and Gab Sound Design: Devin Johnson-Nieporent and Peter Leigh-Nilsen Theme Song: Devin Johnson-Niep...

In this episode we chat about "...Ready For It?" from Taylor's album "reputation." We gush over how much we love this song and the amazing fast lyrics. We talk about the great music video and Gossip Gab goes into all of the theories and drama behind this song. Hosts: Devin and Gab Sound Design: Devin Johnson-Nieporent and Peter Leigh-Nilsen Theme Song: Devin Johnson-Niepor...

In this episode we chat about "Midnight Rain" from Taylor's album "Midnights." We talk about how much we love the lyrics on this track. We discuss how the track maybe could be made better. Gossip Gab goes into who she thinks this song is about, and it might be someone you didn't expect! Hosts: Devin and Gab Sound Design: Devin Johnson-Nieporent and Peter Leigh-Nilsen...

In this episode we chat about "Mastermind" from Taylor's album "Midnights." We go into how much we LOVE the production of this song. Devin discusses one of his mastermind plots, and Gossip Gab talks about the background of this song and how it came to be. Hosts: Devin and Gab Sound Design: Devin Johnson-Nieporent and Peter Leigh-Nilsen Theme Song: Devin Johnson-Nieporent,...

In this episode we chat about "Question...?" from Taylor's album "Midnights." We talk about how much of a bop this song is. We also discuss how incredibly relatable the subject matter is to both of us. Gossip Gab goes into a few theories of who this song might be about. We try and figure out our couple name. Hosts: Devin and Gab Sound Design: Devin Johnson-Nieporent and Pe...

In this episode we chat about "Maroon" from Taylor's album "Midnights." We talk about what we think and Gossip Gab goes into who this song may be about. We also discuss the differences between shades of red, and what they each might mean. Hosts: Devin and Gab Sound Design: Devin Johnson-Nieporent and Peter Leigh-Nilsen Theme Song: Devin Johnson-Nieporent, Peter Leigh-Nilse...